{"id":146,"date":"2023-12-08T16:39:58","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T16:39:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/library.eou.edu\/?page_id=146"},"modified":"2026-01-28T21:25:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T21:25:24","slug":"mission-vision-values","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/library.eou.edu\/index.php\/mission-vision-values\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Values &amp; Initiatives"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/library.eou.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/slider2\/DSC_8274-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-240\" style=\"width:428px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/library.eou.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/slider2\/DSC_8274-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/library.eou.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/slider2\/DSC_8274-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/library.eou.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/slider2\/DSC_8274-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/library.eou.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/slider2\/DSC_8274.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We foster a dynamic, supportive, and responsive environment focused on connecting and empowering students with the tools of critical thinking, inquiry, and access to diverse, timely, and relevant resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Vision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>EOU Library prioritizes student success. We provide access to quality and current collections, instruction, technologies, conversations, and spaces that meet the diverse needs and voices of our students, as well as the faculty, staff, and surrounding communities of Eastern Oregon University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Values<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We recognize EOU student success as our primary focus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We value and encourage student voice in the development of library collections, spaces, and services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We are innovative and proactive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We are leaders in engaging the campus community in conversation and growth around teaching and learning practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We value developing systems that enable efficient and effective research and retrieval of information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We foster cooperation by sharing resources via local, national, and international networks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We promote equity of access to information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We value diversity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We respect users\u2019 privacy and confidentiality in their library use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We defend intellectual freedom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategic Priorities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Inclusive User Experience<\/strong>: Foster a culture of inclusion, accessibility, and positive interaction to support people of all backgrounds and abilities. Continuously work to create barrier-free access to services, systems, and spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Information Access<\/strong>: Enhance the discoverability, accessibility, and responsiveness of library collections, both physical and online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Student Learning<\/strong>: Create and provide multimodal opportunities for student learning, engaging with campus partners to integrate information literacy and student-centered pedagogies into the student learning experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Student Success<\/strong>: Provide a variety of support services and opportunities to enrich students\u2019 educational journey. Contribute to institutional goals that reduce barriers and promote holistic success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Organizational Excellence<\/strong>: Redefine our work practices by emphasizing continuous improvement, fostering collaboration, building an inclusive and equitable workplace, and supporting the professional growth of our faculty and staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategic Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/library.eou.edu\/index.php\/2024-26-strategic-goals\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1760\">2024-26 Strategic Goals<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mission We foster a dynamic, supportive, and responsive environment focused on connecting and empowering students with the tools of critical thinking, inquiry, and access to diverse, timely, and relevant resources. Vision EOU Library prioritizes student success. 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